Opposite of NAPS Profile?
Since USNA is my dream school, I would have no problem attending NAPS for a year. Only thing is is that I have been told multiple times that I have no chance at NAPS because I am "too smart". They tell...
View ArticleCitadel v. Norwich. Input please.
Good morning. I am looking for a little input,personal experience and advice on the Citadel versus Norwich. My son was excepted almost immediately when he applied to the Citadel in September. This is...
View ArticleField Force Interview
Hello, I was wondering who gets an interview with a representative? Does everyone? If not everyone, what determines who gets one? Thank you
View ArticleAROTC January Scholarship Boards
Hey everyone, Just wondering if anyone is aware of when the results/winners of scholarships from the second boards from January 25-29, 2016 will be announced. Also, if you are not a winner of a...
View ArticleColor Deficiency
Hello, I apologize for the repetitiveness that this post may bring, but I am hoping for a straight answer. I am currently in the DoDMERB process, and I went to my optometrist appointment about a month...
View ArticleAnyone receive the BFE this week?
I thought that with the change of status and from what I've heard they were sending them out this week???? Anybody receive theirs yet?
View ArticleAppointment or Denial after completed application
Approximately how long does it take for the admissions board to process an application? For people who have received offers of appointment, when did you submit your final application? I know typical...
View ArticleNROTC 2020 school choices
Curious (not a chance me): If you are awaiting an NROTC scholarship award for the c/o 2020, what schools did you list on your app? DS: SUNY Maritime, Maine Maritime, Old Dominion, The College of the...
View ArticleSad mom moment - DS & baseball
I'm posting here on the forum because it's about the only place where people understand the repercussions of all of the high school decisions when your DS wants to apply to a SA. Here's my story: Twin...
View ArticleAFROTC Scholarship Chances
Hello everyone, My son received news recently that he is being boarded for a scholarship in his freshman year of college (He is in Air Force ROTC). His stats look something like this: CGPA: 3.7 PFT: 95...
View ArticleNominations from Massachusetts
Anyone know competitive Massachusetts is to get nomination from senators markey and warren
View ArticleGlee Club
I posted this question on the USMA forum, and nobody responded. Since my son is a USNA candidate (appointed to USMA), I will ask here too. Does anyone know how difficult it is to make the Glee Club at...
View ArticleThoughts for Appointees and their Family from a 2019 parent
Appointees and their families......We were in your shoes a year ago. As many have said, congratulations. We thought it might be informative to share some of our knowledge for those whose journey is...
View ArticleEnd of the Line for USAFA
Well, sad to say but not unexpected, my DS was DQ from USAFA due to his fitness. I figured that would be the case, he just couldn't get into run fitness in time after football season. As a big slow...
View ArticleLOE Question
Hello, I was wondering what exactly an LOE says. I received a letter a few days back and I've asked my friend (now a plebe at USMA) what it is, according to him it's an LOE. However it doesn't say...
View ArticleBeing Boarded
Does anybody know how long it takes to find out if you received a scholarship after being boarded? Thanks.
View ArticleParent Dilemma
Act Test Dilemma So as reading through a lot of the SA Threads looking at DD options for Plan A-Z my stomach is a flip flopping mess. My DD is a 4.37 GPA, 500 hours of community service, Leader of Feed...
View ArticleNew Member Seeking Advice
I received nominations for both USMMA and USNA from my MOC in a vey competitive district in IL. I have passed DODMERB and PFT for both as well as Coast Guard. USMMA and Coast Guard both are interested...
View ArticleCVW invitation?
DS has a "complete pending review" status and has never been to a summer program at USNA. He was hoping to get an invitation to a CVW but never has. Would he be out of line to ask his BGO if attending...
View ArticleNYS Pending Legislation for Child Support for Service Academies / ROTC
Currently, there is pending legislation to equalize the issue of child support for students who elect to attend a service academy in NYS. "This bill would rectify a situation in which a child under the...
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